Marine Survey Strategy Manager

Advert Close Date 20th June 2026

Purpose of Role: The Marine Survey Strategy Manager role is integral to the forward planning intentions of The Crown Estate in how we drive value from both the delivery of surveys campaigns and the survey data of others across the Marine environment. This role is responsible for the design and prioritisation of strategic actions and relationships associated with survey activities in line with our Marine Strategy and Marine Delivery Routemap.

This role requires expertise in marine survey data and evidence; from a regulatory, strategic management or asset management perspective as well as sound understanding of key UK organisations with marine survey requirements or data ownership that will contributes to the continued development of data-driven decision-making, forward plan and strategic alignment within Marine.

Main accountabilities:

• Manage the design, scope and scale of strategic actions associated with survey activities across the Marine sector, ensuring compliance with established protocols and industry best practices

• Develop and manage relationships with key UK organisations with marine survey requirements or data ownership to drive further insight and value from The Crown Estate’s data and through our integrated digital platforms

• Work with the Data & Insights team to prioritise forward plan delivery of key survey related evidence gaps from collaboration or investment in shared projects or third-party data

• Ensure efficient data management practices, including data gathering, reporting, and evidence collection, to support accurate and insightful decision-making

• Collaborate with stakeholders and external partners, to facilitate effective stakeholder engagement and management of any evidence-based projects

• Maintain a strong focus on sustainability principles, aligning survey strategic priorities with broader environmental and socioeconomic goals

• Leverage technological insights and assessments to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of survey priorities within Marine

Most important skills based requirements:

• Proficiency in data management, gathering, reporting, and evidence collection, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy

• Strong understanding of marine evidence collection, survey methodologies, and technological advancements within the context of marine activities

• Sound understanding of key statutory or other marine data organisations with a role in marine survey-based evidence use, insight and management

• Demonstrable Health and safety experience; with a sound knowledge of HSE management in the marine environment associated with survey campaigns

• Effective stakeholder engagement and management skills to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with survey objectives

Our Offering / benefits:

As well as a competitive salary, pension and performance related bonus offering, we have a wealth of benefits available ranging from flexible working; market leading family policies and shopping discounts in the West End, to private healthcare; life and critical illness cover and 28 days holiday with the option to buy more. We value work life balance and your wellbeing highly, enabling you to be your best self to work.

Disability Disclaimer:

We are a proud disability confident employer and operate the offer of interview scheme Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

We are happy to offer alternative application methods or formats and can be flexible on our process to enable you to have the best opportunity.

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